4 Star Hotel

Great Southern Killarney

Town Centre, Killarney, Ireland View Map

$272 nightly

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Great Southern Killarney

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From its distinctive architecture to its effortless service and genuine hospitality, Great Southern Killarney has been a favorite retreat for over 160 years. After warming yourself by the open fire in our entrance hall, ease into a soft velvet sofa and enjoy afternoon tea. We like to think time slows down just a little at Great Southern Killarney. Enjoy the light as it streams through tall windows, ramble through our gardens, and rest for a while on a secluded bench. Where else are you going to find 6 acres of gardens in the center of a bustling town? This is life at Great Southern Killarney, a Victorian landmark, and one of Ireland’s most beautiful hotels since 1854.

334 Reviews

8.9Very Good

What Guests Say

  • “Everything, this is a great hotel. Location is fabulous, I stayed in teh Jackie kennedy Suite. The food was awesome. The staff was so…”
  • “Love our stay at this hotel!This a great location and the staff was friendly and very helpful.”
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Top Amenities

  • Swimming Pool
  • Restaurant
  • Free Internet Access
  • Free Parking
  • Spa
  • Fitness Center
  • Accessible Rooms / Facilities
  • Hot tub/Whirlpool
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Railway Residence1/4

Railway Residence

1034 sqft • 1 Queen or 2 Single

  • Accessible by lift
  • Bath or Shower
  • Clothes rack
  • Coffee/tea machine
Deluxe King Room with Garden View1/4

Deluxe King Room with Garden View

410 sqft • 1 Double

  • Accessible by lift
  • Balcony
  • Bath or Shower
  • Clothes rack
Superior King Room1/4

Superior King Room

291 sqft • 1 Queen

  • Accessible by lift
  • Bath or Shower
  • Clothes rack
  • Coffee/tea machine
Deluxe King or Twin Room1/4

Deluxe King or Twin Room

345 sqft • 1 King, 1 Queen, 2 Single

  • Accessible by lift
  • Bath or Shower
  • Clothes rack
  • Coffee/tea machine
Kennedy Suite 1/4

Kennedy Suite

496 sqft • 1 King

  • Accessible by lift
  • Bath or Shower
  • Clothes rack
  • Coffee/tea machine
Family Room1/4

Family Room

399 sqft • 1 Bunk, 1 Queen, 2 Double

  • Accessible by lift
  • Bath or Shower
  • Clothes rack
  • Coffee/tea machine

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    What Guests Loved

    8.9
    Very Good

    Based on 334 reviews

    Pros +

    • Everything, this is a great hotel. Location is fabulous, I stayed in teh Jackie kennedy Suite. The food was awesome. The staff was so friendly and helpful.
    • Love our stay at this hotel!This a great location and the staff was friendly and very helpful.
    • Location was excellent

    Cons -

    • Windows are drafty in the rooms if the weather is bad.Selection of draught beer is the bar is not great with only 2 beers available.
    • Dinner service fine but didn't quite reach expectations. Food was average. Breakfast however fantastic. Would have been nice to have a bath but shower had fantastic water pressure.
    • Nothing maybe that the lift was broken whilst we stayed there but that’s only a small issue.
    10Verified guestPosted on: 5-20-2024

    Everything, this is a great hotel. Location is fabulous, I stayed in teh Jackie kennedy Suite. The food was awesome. The staff was so friendly and helpful.

    10JacquelinePosted on: 5-18-2023

    Love our stay at this hotel!This a great location and the staff was friendly and very helpful.

    8LiamPosted on: 2-16-2026

    Location was excellent

    Windows are drafty in the rooms if the weather is bad.Selection of draught beer is the bar is not great with only 2 beers available.

    10MaevePosted on: 2-15-2026

    Huge hotel room & en suite. Lovely atmosphere, beautifully decorated for Christmas.

    8AndrewPosted on: 2-15-2026

    Beautiful hotel, wonderful staff. Hotel room very comfortable and generously sized. Quiet despite construction work.

    Dinner service fine but didn't quite reach expectations. Food was average. Breakfast however fantastic. Would have been nice to have a bath but shower had fantastic water pressure.

    10EmilyPosted on: 2-15-2026

    Stunning decor, staff were extremely welcoming and friendly and the food was so delicious!

    Nothing maybe that the lift was broken whilst we stayed there but that’s only a small issue.

    9MarkPosted on: 2-9-2026

    The hotel looked beautiful for Christmas and the staff were so friendly. Location and parking were excellent

    It was all good

    8SarahPosted on: 2-7-2026

    Great location, beautiful hotel

    Leisure facilities were disappointing, run down

    9DanPosted on: 1-12-2026

    Ours was a pre- Christmas stay. After breakfast there was a lovely Christmas atmosphere in reception with a piano player playing and everyone joing in the carol singing!Loved the open fire.... and cosy bar too!

    7MaryPosted on: 1-7-2026

    Very Friendly staff lobby lovelyRoom lovely and clean

    Food overpriced for qualityRoom was lovely but black sheeting over window Room too hot could not turn off heating

    10LisaPosted on: 1-3-2026

    Great location, staff were helpful, cool historic building! Food was excellent too

    10ChristinePosted on: 1-1-2026

    Loved the hotel - historic but modern. One of the best breakfasts I had in Ireland.Stunning Christmas decoration.

    Check in was a bit crowded as many people arrived at the same time and waited in line. No acknowledgment of my Bday which was actually the day we checked in. But no problem.

    9DamienPosted on: 12-30-2025

    Hotel was really nice, room recently renovated and very comfortable.

    Only flaw was had to walk through a wedding reception to get to the leisure Centre, there should be an alternative route.

    5KellyPosted on: 12-29-2025

    Location was perfect

    Bathroom wasn’t as advertised.. and cold ..

    5BurtPosted on: 12-23-2025

    Location, Irish breakfast and historical character. Aldo, walking distance from the train station.

    Hot rooms. Inept staff - at check-in, our reservation was given to another party; restaurant orders were messed up, and, requests to lower the temperature of the room were disregarded, At one point we were advised to turn on the small fan as there are not temperature controls in the room.

    10MollyPosted on: 12-21-2025

    Welcoming staff and a cozy and elegant hotel, the room was amazing and the breakfast was delicious!

    8NoirinPosted on: 12-21-2025

    Beautiful building , rooms very nice

    No sparkling water or Murphy’s stout in hotel bar

    2AbbigailPosted on: 12-20-2025

    Breakfast was nice

    The fact we could not check into our room until 5pm!!! Absolutely ridiculous we had to cancel our dinner reservations over it as we wouldn’t have been ready in time and they had no other times available.

    10FionaPosted on: 12-20-2025

    We had the most incredible stay at the Great Southern Killarney. The staff went above and beyond at every turn — the service was truly exceptional. Breakfast was the best I’ve ever experienced. Antique teapots with GSH were a real authentic highlight. The team in Brownes Bar really made our trip feel special with fantastic cocktails. Concierge Sean was especially helpful and added so much to our stay. The hotel itself is the best I’ve experienced anywhere in the world. It has beautiful old‑world charm, luxurious bathrooms, and thoughtful touches throughout. We loved the late 12pm checkout, and the pool and steam room were perfect for unwinding.We were celebrating our 1st wedding anniversary, and the Great Southern made it unforgettable. We can’t wait to return.

    Some construction work taking place at the hotel was a bit loud at times. The fish and chip haddock lunch portion was extremely small we were disappointed.

    9FitzgeraldPosted on: 12-19-2025

    Beautiful hotel

    Would have liked if our anniversary was marked especially after sending email re same and choosing the great southern to stay in

    Amenities & Policies

    Amenities

    Swimming & Soaking

    • Swimming Pool
    • Hot tub/Whirlpool
    • Heated pool
    • Indoor pool
    • Kids' pool

    Fitness & Spa

    • Fitness Center
    • Spa

    Food & Drinks

    • Restaurant

    Media & Technology

    • Free Internet Access

    Transportation

    • Free Parking

    Health & Safety

    • Health Services
    • Daily disinfection

    Accessibility

    • Handicapped Rooms/Facilities
    • Facilities for disabled guests available

    Kid Friendly

    • Family Friendly

    Business facilities

    • Business Center

    General

    • No Smoking Rooms/Facilities
    • Personal trainer

    Guest policies

    Check-inAfter 3:00 PM
    Check-outBefore 12:00 PM
    InternetFree Wi-Fi is available.
    ParkingFree parking is available.
    Children & Extra BedsChildren of all ages are welcome. Children of age 0 to 2 stay free with cot.
    PetsPets are not allowed.
    Room RatesAll rates displayed are for two guests unless otherwise noted.

    Important info

    Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

    Location

    Great Southern Killarney

    Town Centre, Killarney

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